Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I can confirm that NAIA Texas College will hire Walter Yates as their new head men’s basketball coach. He will replace Matt Cross who took over at Ottawa University (KS) back in late June. Yates has most recently worked on the staff at Northwestern Oklahoma State, and has also been an
Sharpe named Head Basketball Coach at NAIA UT Southern
The University of Tennessee Southern has announced the hiring of Andy Sharpe as the next men’s basketball head coach. Sharpe returns to UT Southern after guiding the men’s basketball program for five years during the Martin Methodist era, and then spending 10 years as the head coach at NCAA Division II Southern Arkansas University. “We
Sheppard named Interim Head Basketball Coach at the University of the Virgin Islands
Virgin Islander Kevin Sheppard has been appointed interim head coach of the University of the Virgin Islands (UVI) Buccaneers men’s basketball program. With over 20 years of coaching, playing, and training experience, the former professional basketball player brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the university. “Words cannot accurately express how excited I am
Hughey named Head Basketball Coach at the University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma
On Tuesday, the University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma announced the hiring of Dr. Landon Hughey as the new men’s basketball head coach. The Oklahoma native returns to the Sooner State after three seasons at Lubbock Christian College (NCAA DII). Hughey is no stranger to success and brings a tremendous amount of experience with
McMullen promoted to Associate Head Basketball Coach at Nelson University
Following a remarkable season where he played a crucial role in maintaining Nelson University’s men’s basketball team as one of the top programs in the NAIA, Mitch McMullen has been promoted to associate head coach. This exciting announcement was made by head coach Delton Deal, marking a new chapter in McMullen’s coaching career. “It’s truly
DAILY DIRT – 8/6/24
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) Some things that I’ve heard… Veteran assistant Nima Omidvar has landed on the staff at North Carolina Central replacing Garrett Bridges (departed for Pacific). Omidvar had most recently been an assistant at Coastal Carolina, and has also worked at Fordham, George Washington, South Alabama, Maryland, and NC State. Josh Baskin is
Gerald Brown named Assistant Basketball Coach at OUAZ
Ottawa University Arizona Men’s Basketball is excited to announce Gerald Brown as the new Assistant Coach for the program. This appointment is effective immediately. “I am thankful Gerald is joining our coaching staff,” OUAZ Head Coach Tyler Ojanen said. “His love of Jesus, his family and his desire to help the players grow into men
Peru State adds Jordon Johnson as Assistant Basketball Coach
The Peru State Men’s Basketball Team is excited to announce the hiring of Jordon Johnson as Assistant Coach. Johnson spent the past season as a Basketball Assistant Coach at John Paul II High School in Plano, TX. He played a crucial role in strategic planning for practices and games, preparing pre- and post-game scouting reports, and
NAIA Morningside adds Hoskins and Varina to Basketball Staff
Morningside Men’s Basketball head coach Trent Miller has announced the addition of Ben Hoskins and Tyler Vavrina to his coaching staff. The pair of Morningside graduates will both serve as assistant coaches. Hoskins, a 2020 grad, played in 96 games in his three season career, scoring 452 points. He shot 49.1 percent from the floor
NAIA NEWS: Crutcher named Head Basketball Coach at Fisk
Fisk University Athletic Director Valencia Jordan announced a new era for Fisk men’s basketball when she named former Tennesssee State University basketball player Jeremiah Crutcher as the head coach. Crutcher, who prepped at Hunters Lane High School in Nashville, coached Whites Creek High School, also in Nashville, to the TSSAA Class AA Final Four last
Teichmann departs Florida College; Named Head Basketball Coach at Georgia Gwinnett College
Georgia Gwinnett College’s Office of Athletics has reached another historical milestone with the appointment of Chase Teichmann as the first men’s basketball head coach. The men’s basketball program is scheduled to begin NAIA competition in the 2025-26 athletic season, playing home games in the college’s new Convocation Center that’s set to open this fall. Men’s basketball adds
D2 DIRT: Chadron State set to hire current NAIA Head Coach
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I can confirm that D2 Chadron State will name NAIA University of Sciences and Arts of Oklahoma’s Chris Francis as their new Head Men’s Basketball Coach. Francis had been the head coach at USAO since 2015, where he led the Drovers to six NAIA National Tournament appearances. His teams also captured